Respiratory Therapist - (FT)

Madisonhealth; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Supplemental Plans

340B Pharmacy Program

Madisonhealth Services Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Idaho is looking for a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide independent professional respiratory care, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation based on patient needs. Strong skills in critical care and a commitment to obtaining necessary certifications are essential. The role is full-time with a variable schedule involving three 12-hour shifts, offering competitive compensation and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in critical care respiratory care.
• Proficient in ventilator care and management.
• Clinical evaluation for all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Administer emergency, life-sustaining procedures.
• Perform clinical evaluations and reviews of patient care.
• Administer emergency, life-sustaining procedures as needed until physician takeover.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification

Strong communication skills

Education

Post-graduate clinical experience in respiratory care

Credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Overview

Job Posting OPEN Respiratory Therapist-(FT). The Respiratory Care Practitioner possesses sufficient training and experience to perform independent professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, clinical evaluation of care including the establishment of therapeutic objectives and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient. The final and ultimate authority, judgment, and clinical decision making are the responsibility of a physician. He/she is involved in acute, critical and/or life-threatening patient care areas and situations. Standard practice requires him/her to proceed alone in administering emergency, life-sustaining procedures until such time as judgment and decision making responsibilities may be assumed by a physician.

Responsibilities

This position involves independent professional respiratory care in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, clinical evaluation of care, and ongoing review based on patient age and needs. The practitioner may administer emergency, life-sustaining procedures as needed until a physician takes over decision making.

Compensation & Schedule

Retention Bonus:

• $2500 when you start
• $2500 end of 1st year

Schedule: Full-Time

• Variable
• Three 12-hour shifts

Required Skills

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, within 3 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by date of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification, within 3 months of hire

Minimum Work Experience

• Post-graduate clinical experience in all aspects of respiratory care including extensive critical care background required
• Proficient demonstration of ventilator care and management
• Clinical evaluation and assessment skills for all age groups including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Strong communication skills

Minimum Education

• Post-graduate clinical experience in all aspects of respiratory care including extensive critical care background required
• Proficient demonstration of ventilator care and management
• Clinical evaluation and assessment skills for all age groups including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Strong communication skills
• Obtain credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within one year of employment

Benefits & Work-Life

We offer comprehensive benefits and work-life programs to support your future and daily needs and provide service for managing these programs through our Benefits Department.

Health Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Plans
• 340B Pharmacy Program
• Madisonhealth Services Discount

Paid Time Off

• Regular Part Time - 3.69 hrs per pay period
• Full Time - 6.77 hrs per pay period
• Long Term Sick - percentage of hrs worked

Work-Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program: Personal counseling (in-person and virtual)
• Life management services (child and senior care, moving, pets, home repair, disaster support, discounts, etc.)
• Senior care management
• Child care referral services
• Lifestyle coaching
• Health and wellness resources
• Legal & financial services
• Support tools for managers
• Onsite and virtual trainings
• Critical Incident Stress Management services when tragedy happens